Need an Apostille for your Disclosure Certificate?
If you need to use a DBS or Disclosure Scotland certificate outside the UK, you may be asked to obtain an **apostille**.
An apostille is an official certificate issued by the UK government’s legalisation service. It confirms that the signature or stamp on your document is genuine, so the document can be accepted in another country.
Disclosure Scotland and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) do not issue apostilles themselves. However, Clear Check customers can apply through Apostille Online, Clear Check’s preferred apostille partner.
Before you apply
Before a Disclosure certificate can be legalised, it must first be verified and stamped by an authorised person at Disclosure Scotland or DBS. This confirms that the certificate is an original document.
- This verification stamp is required before the document can be submitted for an apostille.
- Disclosure Scotland and DBS do not charge for this verification.
- Once your certificate has been stamped, Apostille Online can arrange the apostille application for you.
Apply through Apostille Online
Submit your details using the form below and we’ll send a secure link to your email address. You can then complete your apostille application online at a time that suits you.
If you are unsure whether you need an apostille, check the requirements of the country where you will be using the certificate. You can also find official guidance at gov.uk/legalisation-document-checker.
